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CHESS TO FEATURE IN THE OLYMPICS?
A fascinating article in the Christian Science Monitor poses the question: should chess be in the Olympic Games? As the article by Lisa Suhay states, chess has a legitimate claim, this being the 85th anniversary of the game being an officially recognised body of sport by the International Olympic Committee. In 1924 chess nearly became part of […]
CYPRIOT POKER PLAYERS ON LEGAL FRONT LINE
It could prove to be a pivotal time for Cypriot poker, with the courts on the Mediterranean island examining the case for legalized poker which could eventually overturn current legislation outlawing the game. At a press conference on Thursday, the Cyprus Poker Association (CPA), which had national trials for the 2012 IFP Nations Cup interrupted […]
FUTURE BRIGHT FOR CHESS. BUT POKER?
The United States hailed its young chess prodigies this week, notably International Master Marc Arnold, who claimed the US Junior title in Rockville. As a column in the Washington Times reported, the achievement of its top rated young chess players is great for the American game, with Arnold, 19, preceding his victory with a stellar […]